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Stockton extends tobacco moratorium; public urges 2,500-foot buffer near schools
Summary
The Stockton City Council unanimously extended a moratorium on new tobacco retail licenses to give staff time to craft an ordinance. Public commenters urged a larger 2,500-foot separation from 'sensitive uses' to address retail clustering near youth and called for a city map of alcohol and tobacco outlets.
The Stockton City Council voted unanimously April 1 to extend a moratorium on new tobacco retail licenses while staff develops an ordinance to address retailer location and spacing.
The extension, approved 7–0, pauses new licensing and allows staff time to prepare a report and draft regulations before the moratorium expires. City staff told the council it can set any separation distance in the forthcoming ordinance; councilmembers indicated they may consider changing the staff-recommended 1,000-foot buffer.
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